CVE-2024-40446

Name: CVE-2024-40446
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-04-22T14:15:24.327+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.60%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-40446 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue in forkosh Mime Tex before v.1.77 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted script. EPSS estimates a 0.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue in forkosh Mime Tex before v.1.77 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted script

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.60%

44.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ctan	Mimetex	< 1.77

References

https://github.com/TaiYou-TW/CVE-2024-40445_CVE-2024-40446/Mitigation, Third Party Advisory
https://youtu.be/S3cmZkWIi6oBroken Link

Timeline

Published: Apr 22, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-40446?

An issue in forkosh Mime Tex before v.1.77 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted script

How severe is CVE-2024-40446?

CVE-2024-40446 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-40446?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2024-40446?

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Source: NVD / NIST